Lesson 4.4.1.3
4.4.1.3 Uses of glucose from photosynthesis Quiz: AQA Combined Science, Unit 4
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The 20 questions
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What is glucose from photosynthesis converted into for storage?
- Insoluble starch
- Oxygen gas
- Carbon dioxide
- Soluble sugar
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Which substance is produced from glucose for storage as an oil or fat?
- Oxygen
- Fat or oil
- Chlorophyll
- Nitrate ions
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What is the primary function of cellulose produced from glucose in plants?
- Stores energy
- Absorbs sunlight
- Transports water
- Strengthens cell walls
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Which ion is absorbed from soil alongside glucose products to form plant proteins?
- Magnesium ions
- Nitrate ions
- Sodium ions
- Calcium ions
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Where do plants absorb nitrate ions from?
- The air
- Glucose stores
- Sunlight
- The soil
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What primary output is provided when plant glucose is used in cellular respiration?
- Chlorophyll
- Cellulose
- Energy
- Oxygen gas
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Which store is insoluble and used long term by plants?
- Glucose
- Glycerol
- Starch
- Sucrose
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Which of these is NOT a direct use of glucose produced in photosynthesis?
- Storing starch
- Respiration
- Making cellulose
- Releasing oxygen
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Into which substance do plants convert excess glucose for long-term storage?
- Insoluble starch
- Free amino acids
- Active cellulose
- Soluble sucrose
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What element do nitrate ions supply when plants manufacture amino acids?
- Carbon
- Oxygen
- Hydrogen
- Nitrogen
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Which plant substance provides structural strength to thicken growing stems?
- Glycogen
- Starch
- Cellulose
- Glucose
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What form of energy reserve derived from glucose is commonly stored in seeds?
- Fats and oils
- Soluble sugars
- Amino polymers
- Cellulose fibres
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Name the insoluble carbohydrate used by plants for energy storage.
- Glucose
- Cellulose
- Glycogen
- Starch
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Which glucose derivative requires combination with soil minerals to form proteins?
- Amino acids
- Plant lipids
- Starch granules
- Cellulose chains
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What two key contributions does glucose provide for plants?
- Energy and building materials
- Starch and chlorophyll
- Oxygen and heat
- Nitrates and water
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Which two substances are produced directly from glucose in plants?
- Carbon dioxide and urea
- Fats and cellulose
- Proteins and nitrates
- Water and oxygen
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Why do plants store glucose as insoluble starch?
- Increases cell division
- Provides immediate energy
- Prevents water balance disturbance
- Accelerates respiration
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Which combination produces amino acids for protein synthesis?
- Fatty acids and glycerol
- Glucose and nitrate ions
- Starch and water
- Carbon dioxide and oxygen
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Which mineral ion is essential for a plant to convert glucose into amino acids?
- Potassium ions
- Nitrate ions
- Calcium ions
- Magnesium ions
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What substance strengthens plant cell walls as a product of glucose?
- Starch
- Cellulose
- Lactic acid
- Glycogen
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